Appetizers

Buffalo Cauliflower

Makes about 6 servings

Buffalo Cauliflower

Makes about 6 servings

A healthy and simple snack to satisfy that savory and crunchy craving.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 62 (73% from fat) carb. 3g pro. 1g fat 5g sat. fat 2g chol. 8mg sod. 309mg calc. 15mg fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray (for oven-style Air Fryer)
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds or approximately 10 cups of florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon white rice flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (or coconut oil for a vegan alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vinegar-based red-hot sauce

Preparation

If using an oven-style Air Fryer: 

  1. Place the Air Fryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat well with nonstick spray.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small individual florets. Toss with the olive oil, salt, and white rice and tapioca flours.and place into basket in a single layer. 
  3. Place the assembled pan into the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F on Air Fry for 25 minutes.
  4. While cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter and mix well with the hot sauce.
  5. Cauliflower is done when cooked through and browned and crispy on the outside. Toss to taste with the hot sauce/butter mixture.
  6. Serve immediately.

If using a basket-style Air Fryer:

  1. Cut the cauliflower into small individual florets. Toss with the olive oil, salt, and white rice and tapioca flours. Place in the basket, shaking to evenly distribute, and place the basket in the air fryer.
  2. Select the Vegetables preset. Set the time to 20 minutes and the temperature to 325°F. Select Toss Reminder and press Start/ Stop. When alerted, toss cauliflower in the basket. 
  3. When cauliflower is finished cooking, give the basket another shake. Then select the Vegetables preset again, and set for 5 minutes at 400°F.
  4. While the cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter. Stir together with the hot sauce until well blended. 5. The cauliflower is done when cooked through, and browned and crispy on the outside. Toss to taste with the hot sauce/butter mixture. Serve immediately.